GM Ramjet into '69 Chevelle?

[gearheadgarage]

Surely somebody must know if a GMPP Ramjet will fit on a big block 496 in a '69 Chevelle SS and still provide hood clearance on a stock Super Sport hood?

Anyone seen it done? Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated.

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by gearheadgarage

Surely somebody must know if a GMPP Ramjet will fit on a big block 496 in a '69 Chevelle SS and still provide hood clearance on a stock Super Sport hood?

Anyone seen it done? Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated.

on a cowl hood it clears, look like it has enough room to clear with an SS hood. Not sure, but they may have cut the plenum a bit, don't remember.





more pics:

https://lateral-g.net/sandlin69chevelle/

Jody

[gearheadgarage]

Thanks Jody.....sure looks like it might fit. Anyone else have any good input?
From what I can tell from GM specs, it will be close, but I do NOT want to swap out the SS hood!

[gearheadgarage]

For those that may have any interest: the Ramjet will not fit into a '69 w/ stock SS hood. Intake height is 11" which is too high.....S&P offers one cut down to 10" but still too tall.

Decided to run a tuner special from Edelbrock: 1600cfm throttle body kit, Victor Jr. intake w/ injectors & fuel rails. Running a GM computer (circa 1990) cuz it has the best tunability.

Should run like a raped ape: Dart Pro1 heads, .650 lift cam, big duration.....

[JayR]

I admire your insistence on keeping the SS hood. It's a great looking hood and would be a bigger compromise to swap than swapping the intake even if it might be easier or cheaper.

[gearheadgarage]

Thanks- it's not usually the easiest route, but staying a bit subtle (visually) is important to us. Sometimes, it's what you don't see that is most impressive. Gaudy hoods really detract from the aesthetic appeal of really clean cars IMO.

[tones2SS]

The stock hood would look cool, but the cowl looks so much "meaner".
Especially with a Ram Jet under the hood. Just my opinion.